Winchendon man, 80, killed in crash

An 80-year-old local man died after being critically injured in a two-vehicle accident on Baldwinville Road Tuesday afternoon.

The driver of the second vehicle was later arrested.

Police said Joseph Larochelle, of 388 Maple St., suffered serious injury after losing control of his 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, which was traveling northbound and veered into the southbound lane. The Bravada collided with a 2002 Ford F-150 driven by Glenn Austin, 54, of 88 Lord Brook Road in Rindge, N.H.

Mr. Larochelle suffered serious accident-related injuries in the 3:06 p.m. crash and died at the scene, police said in a press release.

The other driver, Mr. Austin, was subsequently arrested and charged with driving a motor vehicle under the influence (second offense).

Winchendon Fire Department and EMS also responded to the accident, which was being investigated by Sgt. James Spofford and Officer Alan Ross. They were assisted by state and environmental police.